The Seven Ages of Hearing Care
As I read through the booklet, I could not help but compare Shakespeare’s seven stages, not to life…but to our profession.
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Author: Stefani Kim
Issues in Pediatric Amplification, Auditory Access, and More: An Interview with Ryan McCreery, PhD
With the publication of a new thought-provoking book and a constant stream of high-quality research coming from Ryan M. McCreery, PhD, and his colleagues at Boys Town National Research Hospital, we thought this would be a good opportunity to catch up with Dr McCreery.
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An Integrated REM System with Proven Accuracy and Reliability
A study that assesses both the test-retest repeatability and the precision (matching accuracy) of the new Phonak TargetMatch system.
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Audibility Extender: Using Cognitive Models for the Design of a Frequency Lowering Hearing Aid
The recently enhanced Audibility Extender (AE) in Widex BEYOND hearing aids contains several new features and reflects our evolving knowledge about cognitive factors in listening so that a wider range of hearing aid users receive maximum benefit from this technology.
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Can Apple AirPods Be Used As Hearing Aids?
The short answer: No, but the situation is complex. As this article explains, the key problem with the wireless Bluetooth protocol is latency—or the amount of time it takes to capture, process, amplify, and convey the signals wirelessly to the earbuds.
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Real-Ear Measurement and Its Impact on Aided Audibility and Patient Loyalty
This article looks at how differences in the level of audibility provided by each fitting approach—REM vs Quick Fit—impacts speech understanding and, indirectly, patient loyalty towards the provider.
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Barn Owls May Retain Hearing Into Adulthood, Researchers Find
Researchers at the University of Oldenburg trained seven owls ranging in age from 2 to 17, to fly in a specific direction in response to an auditory signal.
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Sonova Holding AG Appoints Claudio Bartesaghi to Group Vice President Corporate HRM
He will be succeeding Sarah Kreienbühl, who will be leaving the company, as previously announced, to pursue a new career opportunity outside of the industry.
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American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance Conference to Take Place March 7-10, 2018
CI 2018 will take place March 7-10, 2018 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, NW, Washington, DC.
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Miracle-Ear and the Miracle-Ear Foundation to Help Customers Affected by Hurricanes
Through October 31, 2017, Miracle-Ear will waive its loss and damage warranty fee for its customers who purchased hearing aids and are within their warranty period, so they can get necessary replacements without any additional expense.
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Lyft Develops New Feature for Drivers with Hearing Loss, Says ‘Engadget’ Article
Drivers who activate the Lyft app’s function will see both their phone’s screen and flashlight light up simultaneously, along with the words “New Ride,” to alert them a ride request is incoming.
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Grason Stadler Announces Updates to GSI TympStar Pro
The TympStar Pro was designed to provide precise, reliable, and efficient clinical middle-ear testing, and, according to GSI, continues to be enhanced with new tests and customer-requested options to meet the requirements of audiologists around the world.
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Phonak Teams Up with Nonprofits for Hurricane Relief Efforts
In response to the devastation from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Phonak is intensifying its relief efforts that began in late August by teaming up with several charitable organizations, the global hearing solutions provider announced.
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NEW Webinar: You’ve Earned This Freedom: Providing Enhanced Care to Veterans with Hearing Loss
Hearing loss and tinnitus are two of the top military service-related injuries that affect veterans, according to a 2015 Annual Benefits Report from the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
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University of Utah Health Research Will Study Effect of Antiviral Medication on CMV-Related Hearing Loss
This study will specifically evaluate whether antiviral medication prevents CMV-caused hearing loss in newborns from getting worse.
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